Six treats for kids to enjoy at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

The Open Championship has returned to the Royal Birkdale and has already seen huge ticket sales.

As well as the golf itself, there’s a huge amount going on around the course for everyone to enjoy.

There’s free entry for kids but many will be wondering what is there to keep them occupied for a long day.

Visiter.co.uk has visited the course to see what’s there so here’s a list of what’s on for little ones visiting the golf.

Links Challenge mini-golf

Visitors enjoy the Links Challenge mini golf

Who doesn't love mini-golf. What makes this one even better is it's based on the most famous holes from various Open course and it's completely free.

Simulators and challenges

Will you take on the 10 step challenge?

Inside the HSBC zone, there's a plethora of chances for golfers to showcase their skills. The famous 10 step challenge gives young (and old) players the challenge of chipping into objects such as umbrellas, while the putting game tests how many times you can get in the hole in a row.

What's more, the simulators give the chance to take on famous holes from Opens gone by. While the longest drive challenge may be asking a bit much of kids, they'll still enjoy taking part and they'll potentially fare better in the closest to the pin game.

Once again, the activities are completely free and there's even prizes given out each day.